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Bride on a budget!
Michelle, on May 5, 2015 at 9:03 PM

Hey everyone! I am a young soon to be bride, 18 years old and a full time student trying to plan my wedding! I could use your help if anyone has suggestions on how to plan a wedding on a SLIM budget...

Mrs Cheapskate, May 7, 2015 14 168
Leesha
Jobs for 4, 9, 11 yr old boys.
Leesha, on May 6, 2015 at 3:03 PM

So i am a little stuck. FH's lil cousin who is 4 is going to be our ring bearer. But i really want to included my 9 and 11 yr old brothers in our day some how. Could i have my 9 year old brother walk...

Celia Milton, May 6, 2015 5 816
Erika
Champagne Tower anyone?
Erika, on July 27, 2014 at 9:57 PM

I'm doing a Gatsby/Roaring 20's themed wedding and want to know if anyone has tried the champagne tower out! I found a tutorial that uses plastic champagne coupe style glasses (that's what I bought)...

Audrie, May 4, 2015 5 2,057
dks64
Table Number Stands/frames for 99 cents!
dks64, on May 2, 2015 at 12:54 PM

I've been on the hunt for affordable wedding stuff and while shopping at IKEA yesterday found something that would work perfectly for table numbers. They aren't the perfect size for the number cards...

dks64, May 3, 2015 14 169
Angel_D
why potlucks are a BAD IDEA
Angel_D, on April 22, 2015 at 11:42 AM

Http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/22/health/church-potluck-botulism/index.html 1 dead in botulism outbreak linked to Ohio church potluck

Genny, Apr 29, 2015 57 241
Claudia
Polaroid/Instax Guest Book
Claudia, on April 28, 2015 at 2:49 PM

I'm looking for a guest book where guests can stick their photos to the pages and write a note next to it. But so far what I've found has either been too pricey (~$90 at Paper Source) or the...

Grace Caiazzo, Apr 29, 2015 9 1,045
Amie
Processional Songs...Do these "Match"
Amie, on April 27, 2015 at 5:29 PM

Okay... So in the beginning, I wanted only 1 song (A Thousand Years - Piano Guys version) but now...I have heard the Flightless Bird, American Mouth instrumental and fell in love. My FH likes it too...

Finally Mrs. Crowell, Apr 27, 2015 6 193
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Outdoor Wedding Speaker System
Private User, on April 20, 2015 at 5:11 PM

Okay ladies! My wedding will be outside and what I had thought would work for my sound system (renting it from somewhere local) isn't going to work the way I had thought it would... I am needing...

Nye, Apr 21, 2015 7 205
Crystal L.
plum vs purple...help...
Crystal L., on April 19, 2015 at 9:43 PM

I've done a bunch of research online, and seen all the color shade samples online, as we are out in the middle of nowhere, and I don't really have a store or anything to see actual swatches of fabric....

Crystal L., Apr 20, 2015 23 8,924
Chrissy
Outdoor wedding Cake = bugs?
Chrissy, on April 18, 2015 at 10:23 AM

Does anyone have any cheap DIY ideas for keeping bugs out of our cake when its outside? Did anyone previously have a problem with bugs and their cake/desserts or is this something I shouldn't even...

Mrs.Temme, Apr 20, 2015 29 9,600 1
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DIY wedding photo booth on iPad. which app?
Private User, on April 17, 2015 at 2:10 PM

Has anyone downloaded an app for their wedding photobooth? My friend once used wedding booth on her iPad but the reviews says it sucks now. Help!

Alejandra, Apr 20, 2015 3 670
Cassidy and Nick
Bambi centerpiece!
Cassidy and Nick, on April 15, 2015 at 8:46 PM

This is definitely the most subtle one theme-wise I've done so far but it's one of my favorites! If you take a peek in the basket you'll find one extra special shy little Flower ;-)

Kassie, Apr 19, 2015 29 141
Becky
DIY Photo Booth
Becky , on November 18, 2014 at 2:42 PM

Would a photo booth with no printed out photo strips be cheesy? I was thinking about just making a backdrop, getting a little lighting from Lowes, a few props, and a tripod/camera setup but not...

Jim, Apr 14, 2015 21 712
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Traveling with a Nothing Bundt Cake?
@AGrandVoyage, on April 11, 2015 at 7:22 PM

Cake is so important to me, its my favorite thing. Seriously. I know there is NOT a bakery on the island where we are getting married. I am considering taking a "Nothing Bundt Cake" with us and...

KM, Apr 13, 2015 9 1,846
tucker052315
Chip/dip bar
tucker052315, on April 12, 2015 at 9:57 PM

Ive seen several people talk about candy, ice cream, s'more bars, etc. I got to thinking about what I wanted to serve during the cocktail hour and was thinking of making a dip bar (FH fav snack is...

Celia Milton, Apr 13, 2015 20 3,180 1
Tess
Ribbon Wands
Tess, on April 12, 2015 at 10:16 AM

Is anyone making ribbon wands for guests to wave after the ceremony? I like the idea, but after looking around it seems really expensive. Any tips for making them or places to find the supplies for...

futuremrsadams2014, Apr 12, 2015 14 1,857 1
Lindsay221
ceiling drapery
Lindsay221, on April 12, 2015 at 10:51 AM

Hello, all! I am trying to price out decorations, and have decided I want some kind of ceiling drapery; similar to what is shown in the picture I attached. I was thinking that it would be smarter to...

Lindsay221, Apr 12, 2015 7 264
branmarie1591
Cake flavors displayed?
branmarie1591, on April 11, 2015 at 4:20 PM

Are you having it written somewhere what your cake flavors are? I'm making a display board for the buffet choices, and was thinking of including a dessert section.

Nicole, Apr 11, 2015 15 810
MrsA
Babys breath varieties
MrsA, on April 10, 2015 at 12:16 PM

I was wondering if anyone has experienced different varieties of baby's breath and which seemed the best for BB only arrangements. I've read the Million Star variety is the most common but wondered at...

MrsA, Apr 11, 2015 12 6,505
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Are fake flowers tacky?
Rachael, on March 30, 2015 at 9:47 AM

I really want to do flowers in Mason jars as my centerpieces for my wedding. I refuse to get them through a florist because it's too overpriced and I am on a tight budget. My wedding is at 11:30AM, so...

Cherilea, Apr 10, 2015 54 547
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